I can't travel far from Lampton. Is there a reason why all Lampton solicitors aren't automatically on all bank panels?
As unjust as it may appear for banks to restrict who can act for them, from the public’s or conveyancer’s viewpoint, the flip side is that banks are increasingly anxious and feel it imperative to protect them against illegal activities. As a consequence of this concern banks have consolidated their panel of approved conveyancing lawyers to a size that they are happy to control.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Lampton?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Lampton. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I am buying a new build flat in Lampton. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Lampton
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Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Lampton in advance of instructing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders tend refuse to give a mortgage on this type of property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Lampton. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
Taking into account that I am about to part with 450k on a garden flat in Lampton I wish to have a conversation with the conveyancer concerning thehome move ahead of giving the go ahead to the firm. Can this be arranged?
This is something that we encourage - we would be delighted to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you liaising with the lawyer due to be conducting your conveyancing in Lampton.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique individual, not a matter number. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are quoted for your conveyancing in Lampton should be the figure that you end up paying.
I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Lampton for my home move. Is there any facility to see a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public may search for published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded call for training requirements.